insert_link Business / Economics EU-twinning project supports Namibia’s economic growth The EU-Twinning Project, "Support to the Namibian Standards Institution," is concluding on 31 January 2024, after a 24-month period. Initiated in February 2022, the project, supported with N$ 27 million, has contributed to Namibia's international trade participation, economic growth, and the capacity of the Namibian Standards Institution. Here is Anna Sjögren from the EU Twinning Team. todayJanuary 24, 2024 28
insert_link Africa Education has a huge role to play in peace and development: 5 essential reads Children’s education is frequently disrupted in conflict-fraught areas. Daniel Beloumou Olomo/AFP via Getty Images Natasha Joseph, The Conversation Nelson Mandela was a famous advocate for the value of education. In 1990, the man who would become South Africa’s first democratically president four years later told a high school in Boston: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” The United Nations agrees. In 2018 […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 31
insert_link Local EU and KAS launch 15 million NAD project focusing on empowering CSOS, women, youth, and marginalized communities The European Union (EU) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) are delighted to announce the commencement of the project "Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth, and Marginalized Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy" (ECSO) project. This transformative initiative, co-funded by the EU and KAS, aligns with the joint commitment of the EU and Namibia to enhance the participation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in governance and development issues. The ECSO project, spanning […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 13
insert_link Press Releases The Future is ALL ON: CES 2024 Opens, Showcasing the Latest Innovations in AI, Sustainability and Mobility CES® 2024 opened on January 9th showing it is the venue to set the agenda for the year ahead in technology, business and entertainment, even powering a surge in global awareness as companies began debuting innovative technologies. CES, the world’s most powerful tech platform, welcomed more than 4000 exhibiting companies from across the globe to share their innovations and partnerships in artificial intelligence, sustainability, and other fields that are tackling big global […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 18
insert_link Local German Government continues its support to Namibia’s sustainable development efforts in the water sector On Tuesday 12 December 2023, the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises of the Republic of Namibia and KfW Development Bank, signed an agreement for a concessional loan of NAD 1,026,650,000.00 (approx. EUR 50 mio.) for the financing of the rehabilitation and extension of the Gammams and Otjomuise Wastewater Treatment Plants. The objective of the project is to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment capacities and improve Windhoek’s potable water […] todayDecember 14, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia Tsumeb, Road Fund Administration, and Roads Authority sign MoU The Municipality of Tsumeb, along with the Road Fund Administration and Roads Authority, has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to rehabilitate key roads in the town. Nampa reports that the Road Fund Administration’s CEO, Ali Ipinge, announced a commitment of N$19.9 million for the 2024/25 financial year and N$20 million for the subsequent year. The funds will support the rehabilitation of Hage Geingob Drive, a 2.1-kilometer road entering […] todayDecember 6, 2023 15
insert_link Uncategorized Agriculture ministry acquires land for Neckartal Dam’s second phase The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has acquired about 19 000 hectares for the second phase of the Neckartal Dam in the ||Kharas region. Responding to questions by Nampa on the progress of the second phase of the dam, the ministry said the land was acquired at a cost of close to N.dollars 19 million. The first phase was the construction of the dam wall, which was constructed […] todayDecember 4, 2023 23
insert_link Namibia Mateus invites investors to develop Onayena Onayena Constituency Councillor Kamati Mateus has urged potential investors to contribute to the development of Onayena settlement with the aim of transforming it into a town. Mateus in an interview with Nampa said currently, there is more reliance on Ondangwa for the provision of services. He said Onayena received settlement status in 1997 but has not progressed towards achieving town status, hence his attempts at attracting investors in order to […] todayDecember 1, 2023 19
insert_link Business / Economics How will Namibia’s oil and green hydrogen discoveries impact Lüderitz and Aus? With the growth of the oil and green hydrogen industries will come massive changes for the, till now, 'sleepy little towns' of Lüderitz and Aus. Here is an outline of where things currently stand and what the plans for the future emtail. Click on each image to see the slide in full size. todayNovember 29, 2023 41